"speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord," - Ephesians 5:19 "Paul’s imperatives contrast the differences between being under the influence of wine, which leads to reckless living, and being under the influence of the Spirit, which results in joyful living. The commands are plural; thus the commands refer not merely to individuals, but to the corporate community of faith. The Spirit’s fullness is demonstrated in spiritual understanding, praise, and thanksgiving that are constant and comprehensive. The church that is filled with the Spirit will be characterized by praise and thanksgiving to God. Beyond that there will be evidence of self-control, mutual encouragement, and mutual submission, which are the opposite of rudeness, haughtiness, and self-assertion."












